Development and Communications Manager

U.S.VETS; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Training & mentorship

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

U.S.VETS, headquartered in Houston, seeks a Development & Communications Manager to lead fundraising and community engagement locally while partnering with national leadership. The role blends strategy with hands-on execution in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.

You will drive donor relations, plan signature events, and manage local marketing, storytelling, and sponsorship efforts to advance veteran services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including events, corporate, and individual giving.
• Demonstrated success securing donor investments and sponsorships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Experience with donor databases (Blackbaud preferred) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead site fundraising initiatives to exceed annual goals of approximately $750,000.
• Build and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community organizations.
• Plan and execute signature fundraising events and sponsorship campaigns.
• Collaborate with national development leadership on integrated fundraising strategies.
• Represent the organization in the community through presentations, partnerships, and volunteer engagement.
• Track donor engagement and fundraising activity using various donor databases.
• Manage local marketing, social media, and public relations efforts.
• Share compelling client success stories and mission-focused content.
• Maintain fundraising and communications calendars and develop branded materials.

Skills

Fundraising

Donor relations

Event planning

Communication

Presentation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Blackbaud

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The Role

Reporting to the Executive Director of our Houston site, the Development & Communications Manager leads local fundraising, marketing, and community engagement efforts that sustain critical services for veterans and their families. You'll work closely with national development leadership while serving as the primary driver of site-based donor relationships and community partnerships.

This is an exciting opportunity for a fundraising professional who enjoys balancing strategy, storytelling, and hands‑on execution in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment.

What You'll Do

Fundraising & Community Engagement

• Lead site fundraising initiatives to exceed annual goals of approximately $750,000
• Build and steward relationships with individual donors, corporate partners, and community organizations.
• Plan and execute signature fundraising events and sponsorship campaigns.
• Collaborate with national development leadership on integrated fundraising strategies.
• Represent the organization in the community through presentations, partnerships, and volunteer engagement.
• Track donor engagement and fundraising activity using various donor databases

Communications & Marketing

• Manage local marketing, social media, and public relations efforts.
• Share compelling client success stories and mission‑focused content.
• Maintain fundraising and communications calendars and develop branded materials.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a mission‑driven fundraiser who enjoys building authentic relationships and turning community engagement into meaningful impact. You are both strategic and hands‑on, comfortable managing multiple projects while meeting ambitious fundraising goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of nonprofit fundraising experience, including events, corporate, and individual giving
• Demonstrated success securing donor investments and sponsorships
• Strong communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with donor databases (Blackbaud preferred) and Microsoft Office

Why Join U.S.VETS?

At U.S.VETS, you're not just fundraising, you're helping veterans rebuild their lives through housing, employment support, mental health services, and stabilization programs. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a mission‑driven culture where your work will shape the future of veteran services in your community.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, and more.
• Grow Your Career: Gain valuable experience while receiving training and mentorship
• Supportive Culture: Join a team of passionate professionals committed to collaboration, partnership, and the pursuit of excellence in our service to veterans and their families.
• Make a Daily Impact: Help at‑risk veterans and their families find housing, healing, and hope.